In my seven decades of semi-consciousness on this planet, I've seen a lot of crazy trends come and go. There were mood rings and Ninja Turtles, Pokemon and Cabbage Patch Kids, tie-dye and all the rest ...

Beanie Babies, created by Ty Inc. in the 1990s, became a massive collectible craze, with rare versions fetching thousands of dollars at their peak. The original nine Beanie Babies, along with others ...

Beanie Babies were a massive hit in the 1990s, but quickly faded into relative obscurity. The once popular children’s toys now draw a different crowd — collectors. The valuable, limited edition Beanie ...